GENERAL
Quality Assurance:
1. Warranty: Products and material: Extend for a total of two years.
Design Requirements:
1. Flooring throughout should not be slippery when wet. Impermeable flooring with increased slip-resistance to be provided in janitor’s room, kitchen, laundry room and washrooms.
2. All selected flooring material shall be durable and easy to clean and maintain.
3. All selected flooring materials should be compatible with in-floor heating systems.
4. Provide chemical-resistant flooring in janitor’s room. 5. Consider indoor resilient athletic flooring in play rooms.
Best Practice
6. Baseboard material to match flooring whenever possible. 7. Ensure transition strips are installed between different
materials.
maintenance program with client rep.
9. At completion of work submit, from same product run, an extra 5% of gross floor area covered or to nearest full carton of each colour pattern or type of flooring material and base for client’s use. Include sufficient amount of adhesive and finishing material.
10. Floor Drains: When floor drain provided,
slope finish to drain. Best Practice If floor not sloped, provide threshold at door.
Environmental Considerations:
1. All dimensional lumber and plywood to be Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Best Practice
2. Adhesives:
a) Use adhesives, sealants and mastics that have low VOC levels per LEED requirements.
b) Laminating Adhesive: Water-resistant, low VOC content, CSA 0112 Series.
3. Paints, Stains and Sealants:
c) Provide paint products meeting MPI “Green Performance Standard GPS-1-05”.
MATERIALS
Finish:
1. Resilient Flooring:
a) All resilient flooring to be non-absorbent, anti- microbial, washable. Linoleum and rubberized cork materials are preferable to rubber or vinyl.
b) Use matching welding rods for sheet good seams. c) Place seams in manner to minimize seams in material.
Obtain client approval of seam placement before installation.
d) Resilient Rubber Base: Provide Resilient Wall Base as per ASTM F1861.
i. 100mm high x 3mm thick tapered wedge, including pre-moulded end stops and inner and outer corners. 2. Linoleum Composite Tile: Provide linoleum tile flooring as
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per ASTM F2034.
a) 2.5mm minimum thickness with jute backing. 4. Indoor Resilient Athletic Sheet Flooring:
a) 6mm minimum thickness. 5. Rubberized Cork Flooring:
a) 4mm minimum thickness.
6. Vinyl Composite Tile: Provide vinyl tile flooring as per ASTM F106.
a) 3.0 minimum thickness.
b) Patterned VCT is preferable to solid colours. 7. Hardwood Engineered Flooring:
a) All engineered hardwood flooring to be compatible with in-floor heating system if applicable.
8. Tile: Provide porcelain or ceramic tile as per CAN/CGSB- 75.1-M.
a) Perform Work of this Section by a company that is a member in good standing of the Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada with proven, acceptable experience with installations of similar complexity and scope.
b) All floor tile to be through-body porcelain tile.
c) Keep grout lines to a minimum.
d) Use anti-microbial grout in a mid-tone colour. White is not acceptable.
e) Seal grout used in flooring applications or use epoxy grout.
f) Provide tile base with tile flooring. Tile base: Supply bull-nose, coves, caps and inside/outside corners to match floor tile. To 100mm min.
9. Natural Stone:
a) Limestone: In accordance with ASTM C568, Classification III, High Density.
b) Granite: In accordance with ASTM C615. 10. Epoxy:
a) All epoxy flooring to be seamless, “orange-peel” textured for slip resistance.
b) Provide integral epoxy cove base with epoxy flooring to height of 100mm minimum.
11. Concrete: Sealed
a) Prepare surface to be dry and free of dust, oil, wax and other contaminants.
12. Concrete: Polished.
a) Provide consistent, non-slip finish.
13. Flooring Trims: Transition strips, reducers, edge strips, thresholds:
a) Provide appropriate accessories to transition between different flooring materials.
b) Aluminum accessories. Best Practice
c) Resilient rubber or plasticized vinyl finishing accessories.
14. Stair Treads:
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U. Wall Finishes
GENERAL
Quality Assurance:
1. Masonry Work: Provide masonry work in accordance with CSA A370, CSA A371, and CSA S304.1.
2. Warranty: Products and Material: Extend for a total of two years.
Design Requirements:
1. All wall corners must be eased and rounded to prevent injury.
2. Provide walls in corridors and play rooms that are resistant to impact, scuffing and peeling from the use of tape to display graphic material.
3. Select durable materials to a certain height in heavy- traffic, stroller storage and play zones. No unprotected drywall to a height of 1220mm unless impact resistant. 4. Provide wall protection in kitchen between top of counter
and underside of upper cabinet or to 1800mm minimum above floor.
5. Provide wall protection in laundry room to 1200mm above finished floor, minimum, and 600mm above sink
minimum. Exposed drywall to be moisture resistant.
6. Provide wall protection in janitor’s room to 1800mm above finished floor, minimum. Exposed drywall to be moisture resistant.
7. For every proposed wall material review manufacturer’s maintenance program with client rep.
8. Prepare all substrate surfaces to be dry and free of dust, oil, wax and other contaminants.
9. At completion of work submit, from same product run, an extra 10% of gross wall area covered or to nearest full carton of each colour paint or type of material for client’s use. Include sufficient amount of adhesive and finishing material.
Environmental Considerations:
1. All dimensional lumber and plywood to be Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Best Practice 2. Adhesives:
a) Use adhesives, sealants and mastics that have low VOC
CSA 0112 Series.
3. Paints, Stains and Sealants:
a) All paints and primers to be no VOC content.
b) Perform work to MPI requirements for premium grade. c) Provide paint products meeting MPI “Green
Performance Standard GPS-1-05”.
d) Acoustic sealants: To be in accordance with ASTM C919.
MATERIALS
Substrate:
1. Wet Areas: Install at wet areas including WCs, kitchen, play room kitchenettes, janitor and laundry rooms. a) Concrete block conforming to CSA A165 Series-M. b) Cement board conforming to ASTM C1629 or fiber-
reinforced gypsum board conforming to ASTM C1278. 2. High-Activity Areas: Such as gross-motor area, corridors.
a) Concrete block conforming to CSA A165 Series-M. a) Impact-resistant GWB Conforming to ASTM C1629.
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Acoustic Insulation:
1. Provide acoustic/fire insulation batts for partitions in Supervisor’s office and staff room. Best Practice Acoustic Sealant:
1. Provide acoustic sealant conforming to ASTM C919 for all acoustically insulated partitions.
2. Provide sealant for use under floor runner tracks, at partition perimeter both sides and at openings, cut- outs and penetrations, concealed from view in the final installation.
Finish:
1. Paint:
a) Use MPI standard premium grade.
b) Remove, store and reinstall any hardware and accessories.
c) Use satin finish or semi-gloss. No matte finish.
d) If drywall is used in kitchen use high-gloss paint finish. e) Consider epoxy paint in high activity areas.
f) Conform to gloss reflectance definitions listed in MPI
Specification Manual.
2. Tile: Provide ceramic tile as per CAN/CGSB-75.1-M. a) Perform Work of this Section by a company that is
a member in good standing of the Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada with proven, acceptable experience with installations of similar complexity and scope.
b) Wall and Backsplash Tile: Ceramic.
i. Provide to a height of 1220mm minimum in janitor’s room and washrooms.
c) Grout: Anti-microbial and sealed for easy cleaning. Use epoxy grout in kitchen.
3. Polyester Resin Panels:
a) Consider providing polyester resin panels to a height of 915mm in corridors and 1220mm in WCs. Use countersunk fasteners.
4. Linoleum Bulletin Board Sheet Material:
a) Linoleum sheet to conform to the requirements of ASTM F2034.
b) Install in areas that need wall protection and areas for display, such as corridors, entry zones.
5. Cork:
a) Consider cork panels in high activity areas for acoustic properties.
6. Stainless Steel Sheet:
a) Install in kitchen to underside of upper cabinets. b) Use 14 ga. Type 304 stainless steel, conforming to
ASTM A167.
c) Seal joints and edges with clear silicone.
d) Perform stainless steel work in accordance with NAAMM, Code of Standard Practice for the Metal Industry, Workmanship, Class 1.
Corner Guards & Wall Protection:
1. Corner Guards: Fabricate corner guards from high-impact rigid vinyl sheet with radiused edges.
a) Install corner guards to a height of 1220mm or to height of wall protection.
b) Install rounded profile corner guards.
2. Consider clear, removable plexiglass panels to protect wall-
Fasteners:
1. Use fasteners suitable to size and nature of components being installed.
2. Use heavy-duty attachments for wall-mount panels.
3. When screws are used, countersink in round clean-cut hole and plug to match material.
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V. Ceiling Finishes
GENERAL
Quality Assurance:
1. Warranty: Products and material: Extend for a total of two years.
Design Requirements:
1. Ceilings should provide acoustic absorption and reflect light.
2. Ceilings in kitchens and WCs to be finished moisture- resistant drywall.
3. Consider not finishing the ceiling in laundry room, janitor’s room and service spaces. If ceiling finished, consider moisture-resistant drywall.
4. For every proposed ceiling material review manufacturer’s maintenance program with client representative.
5. Prepare all substrate surfaces to be dry and free of dust, oil, wax and other contaminants.
Environmental considerations:
1. All dimensional lumber and plywood to be Forest Stewardship Council certified wood. Best Practice
2. Adhesives:
a) Use adhesives, sealants and mastics that have low VOC levels per LEED requirements.
b) Laminating Adhesive: Water-resistant, low VOC content, CSA 0112 Series.
3. Paints, Stains and Sealants:
a) All paints and primers to be no VOC content.
b) Perform work to MPI requirements for premium grade. c) Provide paint products meeting MPI “Green
Performance Standard GPS-1-05”.
d) Acoustic Sealants: To be in accordance with ASTM C919.
MATERIALS
Finish:
1. GWB: Provide gypsum board as per ASTM C1396 and finished in accordance with ASTM C840.
a) Access hatches should be GWB with reveal. Recess flush with ceiling. Best Practice
2. Paint:
a) Use MPI standard premium grade.
b) Use paint finishes with satin finish for washability. c) When painting existing space, remove, store and
reinstall any light fixtures, fire protection equipment and accessories.
3. Acoustic Ceiling Tile: Provide acoustic ceiling products as per ASTM E1264.
a) Provide suspension system, acoustic tiles and
accessories in accordance with ASTM C635 with white finish.
b) Provide an acoustic ceiling tile with a Noise Reduction Coefficient of >0.50. Provide standard size 610mm x 1220mm (24” x 48”).
c) Provide anti-microbial and stain guard ceiling tiles.
Best Practice
d) Do not install ACT tiles in kitchen, washrooms, laundry room, janitor’s room.
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Mouldings and Accessories:
1. Provide corner caps, edge moulding, hold-over clips, metal closures and trim in same finish and colour as ceiling tees.
Acoustic Treatments:
1. If walls do not extend to underside of deck, install acoustic batting over ceilings of Supervisor’s office and meeting rooms. Consider installing additional acoustic batting at locations including staff rooms.
2. Consider installing acoustic treatments if walls do not extend to ceiling in shared spaces such as play rooms.
Fasteners:
1. Use fasteners suitable to size and nature of components being installed.
2. When screws are used, countersink in round clean-cut hole and plug to match material.
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W. Wall-Mounted and Miscellaneous Accessories
GENERAL
Quality Assurance:
1. Ensure adequate blocking to support accessories.
2. Warranty: Products and material: Extend for a total of ten years.
Design Requirements:
1. Finish to be corrosion-resistant Type 304 stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A167 where required.
2. All accessories to be commercial grade.
3. Provide locks with keys on accessories where indicated. 4. Ensure washroom accessories are recessed where possible
to avoid injury.
5. Ensure all accessories are easy to clean and sanitize. 6. Minimize touch points, especially in children’s WC.
Environmental Considerations:
1. Adhesives:
a) Use adhesives, sealants and mastics that have low VOC levels per LEED requirements.
CSA 0112 Series.
2. Paints, Stains and Sealants:
a) All paints and primers to be no VOC content.
b) Perform work to MPI requirements for premium grade. c) Provide paint products meeting MPI “Green
Performance Standard GPS-1-05”.
MATERIALS
1. Stainless Steel:
a) Sheet Metal: ASTM A167, Type 304. b) Tubing: ASTM A312, Type 304.
2. Sheet Steel: ASTM A653M, Z275; Cold-rolled, commercial quality, surface preparation and pretreatment as required for applied finish.
3. Fasteners, Screws and Bolts: Type 304 stainless steel, tamper-proof.
Washroom Accessories:
1. Adult and Barrier-free WC:
ii. Lockable.
iii. Surface-mounted, 1-roll dispenser. b) Soap Dispenser:
i. Finish: To be discussed with client. ii. Wall-mounted push button dispenser. iii. Touch-free dispenser. Best Practice
iv. Lockable.
c) Paper Towel Dispenser and Receptacle:
i. Recessed or semi-recessed Type 304 stainless steel universal paper towel dispenser.
ii. C-fold or multi-fold paper towel. iii. Integrated leak-proof receptacle. d) Grab Bars:
i. Type 304 stainless steel with textured surface. e) Automatic Hand Dryer:
i. Install energy efficient model.
ii. Finish: Type 304 stainless steel or white. f) Mirrors: Provide mirrors as per CAN/CGSB 12.5M.
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tempered glass with Type 304 stainless steel frame. iii. Minimum 6mm thick tempered glass with Type 304
stainless steel frame. g) Hooks:
i. Locate one hook near toilet.
ii. Locate one hook on back of WC door. h) Sanitary Napkin Disposal:
i. Self-closing, wall-mounted. i) Shelves:
i. Folding with automatic spring return when not in use.
ii. Metal Shelving: Rust-prohibitive undercoat, durable baked enamel finish.
2. Children’s WC:
a) Toilet Tissue Dispenser:
i. Finish: Type 304 stainless steel or white porcelain. ii. Lockable.
iii. Surface-mounted, 1-roll dispenser. iv. Mounting Heights:
i. Infant: 280mm (11”) ii. Toddler: 330mm (13”)
iii. Preschool: 380mm (15”)
b) Soap Dispenser:
i. Store-bought bottles on countertop preferred. c) Mirrors:
i. Minimum 6mm thick tempered glass with Type 304 stainless steel frame.
ii. Provide one mirror per sink.
iii. If child-height sink is provided in infant change area, locate to accommodate mirror.
iv. Use shatterproof reflective material under upper cabinets above change table.
d) Paper Towel Dispenser and Receptacle:
i. Recessed to avoid injury. Best Practice
Or semi-recessed Type 304 stainless steel universal paper towel dispenser.
ii. C-fold or multi-fold paper towel. iii. Integrated leak-proof receptacle. iv. Mounting heights:
i. Infant: 710mm (28”) ii. Toddler: 762mm (30”) iii. Preschool: 787mm (31”)
e) Cup Dispenser: i. Surface-mounted. ii. Mounting heights:
i. Infant: 710mm (28”) ii. Toddler: 762mm (30”) iii. Preschool: 787mm (31”)
f) Grab Bars (barrier-free stalls only):
i. Type 304 stainless steel with textured surface. ii. Install fold down arm style. Install one bar on
either side of the toilet. iii. Mounting heights:
i. Toddler: 305-355mm (12-14”) ii. Preschool: 455-510mm (18-20”) iii. School age: 510-635mm (20-25”)
g) Adjustable-height Change Bench:
i. Bench should adjust from transfer height to changing height.
h) Fixed-height Change Bench:
i. Surface-mounted seat of 13mm phenolic.
iii. Provide rough-in for ceiling lift. i) Washroom Partitions:
i. Ceiling or wall-mounted is preferred.
i. Install pilaster boot assembly and wall
connections in Type 304 stainless steel.
ii. Mounting Height: Toddler: 762mm (30”) iii. Mounting Height: Preschool: 965mm (38”)
ii. Hardware:
i. All hardware to be heavy-duty Type 304
stainless steel with satin finish.
ii. Type 304 stainless steel frame. Play Room and Staff Room Kitchenettes, Laundry Room and Kitchen Accessories:
1. Paper Towel Dispenser:
a) Type 304 stainless steel finish. b) C-fold or multi-fold paper towel. c) Lockable.
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i. Type 304 stainless steel.
b) Wall-mounted push button dispenser.
c) Mount so that spilled soap stays on counter. 3. Shelf:
a) Wall-mounted, corrosion-resistant shelf. Locate near sink (Laundry Room only).
Janitor Room Accessories:
1. Janitor shelf with mop/broom holder and hooks: a) Heavy duty, corrosion-resistant 18 ga. Type 304
stainless steel finish. 2. Chemical dispensing unit:
a) 4-reservoir dispensing system, wall-mounted and lockable.
b) Mount securely above janitor sink.
Bulletin Boards:
1. Material:
a) Uni-coloured linoleum, natural homogeneous, resilient, tackable and washable surface conforming to ASTM F2034.
b) 6mm thick self-healing sheet material with jute backing.
c) Seamlessly join sheets to avoid division within large bulletin board surfaces.
d) Consider plexiglass protective covers conforming to CGSB-12.12 for lower bulletin boards.
e) Cork with aluminum or wood reveal trim. 2. Frame:
a) Anodized aluminum 3mm (1/8”) reveal framing system (no overlap frame) preferred. Elite reveal framing system by Architectural School Products or approved alternative.
Whiteboards:
1. Material:
a) Consider porcelain-on-steel writing surface, dry erasable and washable, magnetic. Best Practice
b) Provide High Pressure Laminate writing surface, dry erasable and washable.
c) Select colour with client representative.
(no overlap frame) and chalk/pen rail preferred. (Elite reveal framing system by Architectural School Products or approved alternative).
Lockers:
1. Staff Room: Lockable, 1/3 size (triple tier) lockers. 2. Confirm number required with staff.
Fasteners:
1. All fasteners to be chrome-plated or stainless steel Type 304, non-ferrous tamperproof type screws and bolts.
2. Ensure sufficient blocking and anchorage for wall-mounted items.
3. Use heavy-duty attachments for wall-mount accessories. 4. Conceal all Fasteners: When screws are used, countersink
in round clean-cut hole and plug with wood plug with finish to match adjacent finish. Set finishing nails to receive filler.
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X. Window Treatments and Solar Control
GENERAL
Quality Assurance:
1. Do not install PVC blinds, vertical or venetian blinds.
2. Ensure no cords are within reach of children when children are on the floor or furniture, or provide some other child safety approach with regard to the cord.
3. Ensure adequate blocking to support window treatments and shading devices.
4. Warranty: Products and material: Extend for a total of ten years.
Design Requirements:
1. Bring as much natural light into building as possible. 2. Window treatments should be cleanable and durable. 3. Roller shades must be installed at all openings to exterior
for lockdown situations.
4. To support passive heating and cooling, prevent direct summer daylight from reaching interior surfaces, but allow direct daylight to warm the interior in the winter. The above point assumes that the HVAC system zoning is compatible with this approach.
MATERIALS
Manual Roller Shades:
1. Wall- or ceiling-mount depending on site condition.
2. On exterior openings, mount shades above glazed doors for lockdown purposes.
3. Best practice is electric switch operation, or manual crank style, wall-mounted at adult height for safety.
4. Manual chain operation roller shades must be secured at adult height.
5. Fabric:
a) Sheer woven with 3% openness factor.
b) Fabric shall be certified by an independent laboratory to pass CAN/ULC-S109 Large Flame Test.
Exterior Awnings:
1. Retractable Awnings: Manual crank operated or electric controls. Awnings prevent solar radiant energy from penetrating into the building envelope. Best Practice
2. Locate controls inside rooms at adult height.
Fixed Sun Shading:
1. Exterior shading devices and/or extending building overhangs offer the benefits of stopping solar radiation from entering the building. This will aid in the energy efficiency of the building and provide a higher level of environmental comfort. It also allows for clear views out the window as interior shades do not have to be drawn. Careful consideration must be taken by the designer to respond to building aesthetics.
Solar Shelf:
1. Consider installing an interior window shelf to reflect incoming sunlight toward ceiling.
a) This protects occupants from direct sunlight and distributes natural sunlight deeper into the room, allowing blinds to remain open for direct views outside.
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